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Council news 28 Feb 2025

Council backs funding for Auckland’s St James Theatre

Auckland Council has upheld its commitment to grant $15 million towards the restoration of St James Theatre.

Heritage 23 Jan 2025

Historic gem gets love from local board

A fascinating piece of Aotearoa’s WWII history will be given new life this year thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Councillor says cheers for hotel grant

Kentish Hotel has received a heritage grant.

Heritage 21 Jan 2025

Two iconic hotels among Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant recipients

Two long-standing hospitality venues, at opposite ends of Auckland, will get some help to future-proof through Auckland Council’s Regional Historic Heritage Grant.

Heritage 3 Oct 2024

Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival

Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.

Heritage 23 Sep 2024

8 outdoor artworks in Auckland that celebrate Women’s Suffrage

Explore these artworks around the Auckland Region that recognise women’s efforts for equality.

Community 19 Sep 2024

Final funding now in place to refurbish Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall

The final piece of funding has been in place to allow a major refurbishment project.

Heritage 12 Sep 2024

Former home of Crown Lynn pottery added to historic heritage schedule

Purpose-built Ceramic House was added to the heritage schedule at today’s Policy and Planning Committee meeting.

Events19 Results

15 Mar 2025 - 12 Apr 2025

Flower Pressing Workshop

Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of...

01 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025

Pollinator discovery trail

Bring a picnic or grab something from the cafe, enjoy the peaceful setting, explore the Village,...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

13 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy

The Hibiscus Coast Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists can help you unlock the mysteries of your...

16 Mar 2025

St. Patrick's Day Festival

The festival has evolved over the past couple two decades and now encompasses a broad range of cu...

04 Mar 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

29 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025

Into Ocean & Ice

Take a trip to Antarctica through the exhibition Into Ocean & Ice.

22 Mar 2025

Indigenous science fiction and Aotearoa futurism

Explore space, time, and technology in science fiction through indigenous lenses with award-winni...